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Why STI testing is the ultimate self-care move
IT DOESN'T always come with a flashing red light. Sometimes, no rash, no discomfort, no discharge. In fact, for many people living with a sexually transmitted infection (STI), there are no symptoms at all, especially in the early stages.
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September 02, 2025
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Black Sash raises concerns about SASSA's biometric enrolment for grant beneficiaries
BLACK Sash has welcomed efforts to curb fraud in the social grant system but raised serious concerns about the South African Social Security Agency’s (SASSA) readiness to roll out mandatory biometric enrolment, which came into effect yesterday.
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September 02, 2025
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Water investment: path to prosperity
IN AUGUST, leaders, policymakers, financiers, and water sector experts gathered at Cape Town International Convention Centre for a three-day Africa Water Investment Summit.
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September 02, 2025
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SA Post Office halts US deliveries after Trump's tariff order
AS THE world continues to grapple with shifting global trade regulations, the South African Post Office (SAPO) has announced the immediate suspension of all outbound parcel deliveries to the United States.
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September 02, 2025
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Distrust of African immigrants linked to employment status, survey finds
A NEW survey conducted by the Inclusive Society Institute has raised red flags about growing distrust of immigrants, particularly foreign nationals from fellow African nations living in South Africa.
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September 02, 2025
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Navigating the complexities of family dynamics
FAMILIES can be confusing networks, routinely placing their members into double binds.
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September 02, 2025
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Shivambu’s Mayibuye consultative forum releases draft manifesto for comment
IN PREPARATION for next year’s local government elections, Floyd Shivambu’s Mayibuye consultative forum has released a draft manifesto document for public comment.
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September 02, 2025
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Liverpool land Isak and Guehi in stunning deadline day double swoop
LIVERPOOLS British-record capture of Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak brought an end to a transfer saga that had dragged on for far too long, as the headline signing of a dramatic deadline day when a number of puzzle pieces fell into place for English Premier League sides.
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September 02, 2025
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Gonna Catch You will be a hard chase
THE outside rail at the Vaal meeting today is at zero which usually leads to high draws being favourable.
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September 02, 2025
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Sea Harvest reports significant earnings growth as hake catches improve
SEA Harvest Group benefited from improved catch rates, firm demand, better vessel utilisation, two new trawlers, price increases, and higher processed volumes and fish oil yields in the pelagic business in the six months to June 30.
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September 02, 2025
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New law aims to crack the whip on chaos in transport industry
AS TENSIONS between the taxi industry and e-hailing operators continue to escalate, South Africa is preparing to introduce a new transport law.
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September 02, 2025
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South Africa's manufacturing activity slips into contraction, sparking economic concerns
THE latest data from the Absa Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) has stirred alarms among economic analysts, revealing a disconcerting retreat into contractionary territory in the manufacturing sector.
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September 02, 2025
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Thousands protest in Indonesia
THOUSANDS of Indonesians rallied across the country yesterday as the military was deployed in the capital after six people were killed in nationwide protests over lavish perks for lawmakers that escalated into violent anger against the police.
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September 02, 2025
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RCL FOODS' financial results reveal challenges in South Africa's economic landscape
RCL FOODS, the grocery brands, baking and sugar group, managed to lift headline earnings a share by a healthy 14% in the year to June 30, but negative general sales volume growth towards the end of the second half was of concern, CEO Paul Cruickshank said Friday.
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September 02, 2025
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Eskom’s pricing proves we need competitive markets now - BLSA
THERE is surely no greater sign of the urgent need for reform of the electricity sector than the way Eskom’s electricity tariffs are set. The whole system is far from the way prices should be set - through a competitive market in which firms aim to sell to consumers by offering them better value than others.
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September 02, 2025
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Employment Equity reporting begins for South African businesses
ALL companies with 50 or more employees must begin submitting their 2025 Employment Equity (EE) reports, in line with regulations and sectoral targets published by the Department of Employment and Labour.
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September 02, 2025
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When African digital transformation narratives meet truth-challenged prosperity
A CRYPTO entrepreneur posting as @ goodalexander on X recently offered some disconcerting observations about powerful people and truth-telling.
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September 02, 2025
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Norris’ Dutch GP misfortune hands Piastri championship advantage
LANDO Norris’ title hopes suffered a cruel twist at the Dutch Grand Prix, as a late power failure robbed him of a potential podium and handed his McLaren teammate, Oscar Piastri, the upper hand in their championship duel.
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September 02, 2025
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Blue Label Telecoms announces restructuring of Cell C ahead of potential JSE listing
JSE-listed Blue Label Telecoms, soon to be renamed Blu Label Unlimited (BLT), on Monday announced a restructuring of Cell C ahead of a potential listing of the mobile phone operator.
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September 02, 2025
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A harrowing week in Gaza
Day One: “At least I’m still breathing. It’s incredibly hot today. The kind of heat that makes your skin heavy and your thoughts slower.
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September 02, 2025
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Father awarded R250 000 after police shot him with rubber bullets
SERVICE DELIVERY PROTEST
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September 02, 2025
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Greater heights await Sanele Mchunu
SANELE MCHUNU has made giant strides as Race Coast's Zulu horseracing commentator and has already commentated two Hollywoodbets Durban Julys with the feed going live on Supersport as well as on to the normal Gallop TV stream.
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September 02, 2025
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Markram, De Kock and Maharaj among marquee names for auction
SOUTH Africa's leading cricketers Aiden Markram, Quinton de Kock, Keshav Maharaj, and a host of international stars will go under the hammer when the SA20 Season 4 player auction takes place in Johannesburg next week Tuesday.
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September 02, 2025
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THE ‘GIRL WITH THE LIST’: SPARKING HONEST CHATS ABOUT PREGNANCY’S HIDDEN HAZARDS
WHEN TikTok creator and new mother Sarah Biggers-Stewart opened up about her harrowing postpartum experience in 2023, one viewer's comment stood out: “Where's the girl with the list?”
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September 02, 2025
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New political parties: Are they a necessary evolution?
Electoral system has left a political party landscape with gaps and imbalances
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September 02, 2025
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Santam reports strong first-half performance amid economic challenges and good weather
SANTAM, South Africa's largest short-term insurer, reported a strong first-half performance in a benign catastrophe claims environment when compared to the same period last year.
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September 02, 2025
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The passing of Tshidi Madia is a blow to journalism
THE Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) has learnt with deep sadness of the untimely passing of Ms. Tshidi Madia, a highly respected journalist and editor.
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September 02, 2025
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Chinese cluster now world’s top innovation hotspot
SHENZHEN-Hong Kong-Guangzhou has overtaken Tokyo-Yokohama to become the world’s top cluster for innovation, the UN said yesterday.
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September 02, 2025
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Bavuma and his Proteas ready for England after having ‘fun’ watching Liverpool
THE life of an international cricketer often revolves solely around airports, buses, hotels, cricket stadiums and back again.
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September 02, 2025
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How AI is reshaping business and empowering people
THE artificial intelligence (AI) revolution eclipses even the seismic impact of the Internet boom in the 1990s, propelled by the unprecedented speed of innovation and exponential growth in data. It marks a fundamental shift in human capability that cannot be stopped.
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